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Minutes from April 18, 2013 Work Session

4/19/2013

 
1.  The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.

2.  All board members were in attendance.

3.  A motion was made to accept the minutes from the previous meeting.

4.  Lake Quality Update - Dede advised the first water quality testing will begin in May by Allied Biological.     

5.  Health Department - Dede advised she is continuing to collect information for lifeguard instruction as well as inspecting available equipment from last year.  Discussions were had regarding purchasing additional items for lifeguards such as (2) first aid kits.  Duane gave an update on the cost for two Trakfones; he’ll check on additional options and advise.  

6.  Dede contacted all previous, experienced lifeguards from Putnam Lake who were employed in 2012.  The lifeguards are aware of current requirements for lifeguard training and CPR certification, and she advised that CPR training is available at Green Chimneys.  Based on this contact list and scheduling, there should be enough lifeguards to cover both beaches for the summer.  However, anyone can still apply for a lifeguard position by contacting the website atwww.putnamlakeparkdistrict.com.  The board will schedule an interview for all senior and junior lifeguards in the near future, and Dede will advise all lifeguards of the meeting date.  

7. Dede will contact Veronica Roche and request she contact all previous swim team families via e-mail to invite them to the next public meeting on May 2.  The board would like to hear their thoughts, ideas, and concerns for this year’s swim team.  

8.  Signage was ordered for the beaches, including a smaller sign with beach hours.  

9.  Jackson Beach expansion update - Tom Consolato will start excavation work on April 22.  Rich Williams previously advised of insurance specs required; these requirements were met and confirmed with Tom prior to work performed.  The following work will be done:  expand beach area, as well as provide new sand and grass seed, hay, etc. in designated areas; provide drainage equipment in designated areas; move rocks for placement of storage shed and provide gravel for this area as well as the portosan area; fill is also available if needed.  

10.  Additional items at Jackson Beach - A long-term plan of possible storm draining will be discussed in front of the beach for next year.  Additionally, a picnic table is missing a bench seat; Hank will check and replace.  Also, the distance for rafts from the shore will be determined.  

11.  Boathouse - electricity is not on yet; Hank will call Rich Williams to discuss.

12.  Warren Beach update - Hank will organize putting rafts out.  In addition, volunteers will be recruited to help out on April 27 for clean-up starting at 9:00 a.m. via the VFW message board as well as the Park District website.  Also, Dede will contact all residents who previously offered to help.  Dede will meet with Veronica to look over condition of equipment such as kickboards, swim lane ropes, and other specs.  An update will be given at the next meeting.  

13.  Parklands - Boats at Warren Beach; 60 - 70 percent of boats are still there.  Residents should still remove boats since clean-up is continuing (boat removal was requested from April 15 - May 15).  The intent is to identify boats that have not been registered or utilized in years, remove damaged boats and clean-up areas.  The board has the right to remove boats based on a policy issued.   Duane will make up stickers (to include date) to adhere to boats not registered.  Also, all boats in any beach areas around the lake need to be removed.  An update will be given at the next meeting.

14.  Lawn Services - Dede advised three quotes were submitted and they were too high.  There was discussion regarding mowing all the beaches or to eliminate mowing by the boathouse and Lacona beach area for budgetary purposes.   While bids are finalized a service can be hired to mow the grass at Memorial Field. It was decided by the board that the quote needs to be under $10,000 for all lawn services.  An update and further discussion will continue at the next meeting.  

15.  Garbage pick-up should start this Wednesday; also, the town delivered a handicapped portosan to the ball field.  

16.  The Town of Patterson clean up days are April 20 and April 27.  The board will ask the town to add to the VFW sign:  Beach and Parkland Clean-Up (next to the dates).  Also, Duane will add a notice on the Park District website.  

17.  Swim Team - Starts June 24; per Veronica, practice is every day the first week.  After this, it depends on when meets are scheduled.  Duane distributed an analysis to the board regarding the swim team budget.  Also, lifeguards will start work on June 24 at 9:30 am.  The board discussed other swim team particulars such as swim team fee, whether or not swim team wants to continue with $20.00 concession fee per family, etc.  Dede talked to the town regarding concession during meets.  The town advised it has to be done by the parent volunteers who are running it.  Further discussion will continue at the next meeting, and all swim team families are invited to discuss any issues.  Topics will include whether or not the swim team registration fee will remain the same.  Last year’s swim team registration fees were:  $65.00 for the first child; $35.00 for the second; $15.00 for each additional child.  

18.  Swim Lessons - The two previous swim team instructors are no longer interested in teaching this year.   The board will present this opportunity at the next meeting to find out if there is any interest.  

19.  Ballfield - a section of fencing needs to be repaired, as well as a picnic table.  Duane, Hank, and Mike will meet at the ballfield this Saturday to assess and determine repairs needed.  Also, Hank will continue to research pricing for new fencing for replacement.

20.  Website - Duane will update lake quality section, beach rules, etc.  He will also add counters to assess active web traffic to the site.  This data should be available within a couple of weeks.  

21.  Discussion was had regarding providing a handout/public notice for the benefit of educating and informing the community of new happenings, etc.  Duane and Dede will start to design and include the basics so everyone in the community can be informed about the new Park District.

22.  Meeting was adjourned.

Minutes from April 4, 2013 Work Session

4/5/2013

 
1.  Lake Quality Update - six RFP’s were sent out and five responded.  All companies were researched by the Lake Quality Commitee.  Budgetary discussions were had regarding water analysis and plant studies.  Also, monitoring would occur in May, July, and September.  A recommendation was put forward to appoint Allied Biological and a request made for the town to do the same; the board approved.

2.  Regarding the Putnam County Health Department concerning lifeguards, Mike Ercole advised that a volunteer from the Putnam Lake Fire Dept. may be able to facilitate lifeguard certification training.  Mike will follow-up and advise as soon as possible.

3.  A discussion ensued regarding signage at the beaches.  Two signs are needed for beach hours to be posted at Jackson and Warren beaches.  Also, one beach will be designated for wheelchair accessibility. 

4.  Regarding portosans, four will be rented for the parklands at the following locations:  Memorial Field, Jackson Beach, and two (of which one is handicapped accessible) at Warren Beach.  A motion was made and unanimously approved.

5.  A discussion was had regarding the removal of the storage trailer at Warren Beach.  Hank will research and give an update at the next meeting.

6.  Hank presented four, written quote responses concerning the renovations and expansion at Jackson Beach.  Tom Consolato’s quote presented the most competitive pricing based on his material list, machinery, and labor cost.  A motion was made and approved by all members to submit Tom’s bid to the town board as completed. 

7.  Rules and Regulations:  Summer beach hours were discussed and agreed upon by the Board.  Hours will be posted at the beaches and on the website.  Also, it was decided by the board to remove the existing sign at Warren Beach.

8.  Lifeguard phones:  Duane will research the cost for two Tracphones, will advise Dede and discuss at the next meeting.

9.  Community Relations:  Dede presented a sample of the 2013 boat sticker as well as ID bracelets (wristbands).  Duane prepared and presented registration forms for these purposes.  It was decided that (at least) one person in a group attending the beach should wear an ID bracelet.   Antoinette Kopeck, the town clerk, will distribute beach rules, hours, etc. when residents receive and/or submit registration forms.  The board unanimously approved the registration form handouts for town approval.  Duane will provide copies at the next meeting.

10.  The board unanimously decided that a fee of $100.00 should be paid by CT households (CT residents with deeded lake rights).  These residents should contact the Park District website or the town hall with proof of residency if they are interested in becoming an Out-of-District member.

11.  Duane distributed Boat ID handouts for review; boat storage registrations can be mailed in with a self-addressed envelope and boat stickers will be mailed directly to residents.  It was noted that they can only be mailed to resident addresses.

12.  Baseball League:  Joe D’elia will be an employee of the town in order to receive a $500.00 stipend.  Dede wrote up duties and responsibilities and distributed copies to the board for review.  Also, it was advised that Joe is putting together a list of equipment needed. 

13.  Baseball field repairs:  Hank and Mike will get quotes for chain link fencing (to replace existing fence that parallels Interlaken Road);   The board will have a discussion when additional information is obtained.

14.  Garbage:  The town is offering two-three locations.  The board decided on the following:  one at Warren Beach, one at Jackson Beach, and one at Memorial Field if permitted.   The board will contact the town regarding starting garbage pick-up as soon as possible.

15.  John will contact Samantha and Melissa, last year’s swim lesson instructors, regarding whether they would like to continue teaching children’s swim lessons this summer.

16.  A discussion was had regarding the swim team concession stand and other particulars.  Specifics need to be finalized such as registration fee and $20.00 concession fee as last year.  Also, kickboards and lane lines may need to be purchased.  Hank and Mike will go to Warren Beach to remove unusable items from the storage shed.  Dede will contact Veronica regarding getting a list of swim team kids from last year.  An update will be given at the next meeting.

17.  A discussion was had regarding keeping the Park Advisory Board at current five members or going to seven members.  By a majority of 4 to 1, the board decided to stay at five members.

18. The committee assignments are as follows: 
        Health Department - Dede 
        Parklands - Duane and Hank 
        Beaches (Set-up and General Maintenance) - Mike and Hank 
        Lake Quality - Duane and Dede 
        Swim Team/Swim Lessons; Daily Operations - John 
        Baseball Field/League - Mike 
        Community Relations (Website, Rules & Regualtions, Budget) – Duane and Dede

19.  Meeting was adjourned.

Minutes from April 4, 2013 Public Meeting

4/5/2013

 
1.  The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.

2.  All board members were in attendance.

3.  A motion was made to accept the minutes from the previous meeting.

4.  Mike Ercole was chosen by the PAB and approved by the Patterson Town Board as the new PAB member.

5.  Dede read the public notice regarding boat stickers and registration.  “The Putnam Lake Park Advisory Board is reminding all residents that boats stored on the parkland, or used on the Lake must be registered by May 15, 2013. Any boats not displaying a 2013 registration after this date may be subject to removal from the parklands. Residents may obtain boat tags at Patterson Town Hall. Mail-in forms and additional information are available atwww.PutnamLakeParkDistrict.com.

6.  RFP’s for lake studies - the board is currently reviewing proposals.  The three components are: 
     a.  Bathometric mapping of lake (completed last year)
     b.  Weed mapping
     c.  In-lake water analysis

7.  CSLAP program was discussed; Putnam Lake was accepted.   The major benefits are they provide a five-year commitment in which free testing and analysis is performed.   Only 115 lakes were chosen out of a potential 7,500 in the state of NY. 

8.  A priority list was discussed for the opening of Jackson and Warren Beaches.  This included formulating policies and procedures based on the framework of Chapter 116.  Further discussions will ensue at the next meeting.

9.  Discussions were had with residents regarding security, debris removal (and other parkland clean-up), the softball league, Jackson Beach renovations, and the Piranhas swim team and swim lessons.

10.  The meeting was adjourned

    Meeting Minutes

    Meeting minutes are posted at the town website once they are accepted into record by the Park Advisory Board.  Minutes are also kept on record at the Patterson Town Hall.

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